Electrolux EIFLS55IIW Complete Owner's Guide (English)

Electrolux EIFLS55IIW - 27" Front-Load Steam Washer Manual

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    Use & Care Guide IQ-Touch™ Front-Load Washer Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien Laveuse à chargement frontal IQ-TouchMC Guía de uso y cuidado Lavadora de carga frontal IQ-TouchMC 137262400 A (0907)
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    • Washer Features 20 Cycle Chart 21 Stain Removal Guide 22-23 • Stain Removal Procedures 22 • Stain Removal Suggestions 23 Care & Cleaning 24-27 Solutions to Common Problems 28-31 • Common Washing Problems 28-29 • Service Prevention Checklist 30-31 Warranty Information 32 ©2008 Electrolux
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    Guide, Installation Instructions and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. Safety items throughout this manual touch any instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
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    Instructions: PREVENT FIRE • Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer an open fl washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer door
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    performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts. • Do not tamper with controls. • Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. • Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor. It
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    6 Features Touch-2-Open™ Cycle Selector Touch-2-Open™ Dispenser Drawer with Luxury-Glide™ LCD Display Control Lock Theater-Style, Luxury-Lighting™ System Cascading Wash Vanes Door Striker Touch-2-Open™ Latch Indicator Reversible, Touch-2-Open™ Door System Dual Stage, Wide-Angle Door Hinge
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    Getting Started Operating Instructions 7 To run your washer, follow these basic steps: 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. (See page 8.) 5. Add laundry products to the dispenser. (See page 10-11.) 2. Prepare items for washing. (See page 8.) 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
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    injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. OPERATING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. Sort items by recommended cycle and water temperature. Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark
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    and heavy soil. See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instructions. 4. Add laundry load to washer. Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. Washing single items such as a sweater
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    10 Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, continued 5. Add laundry products to the dispenser. For best results Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid
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    stained loads, select the prewash option and add the recommended amount of detergent to the "Pre-Wash" detergent cup. NOTE From time to time you may see water in the "Main Wash -liquid only", "Liquid Bleach" and "Fabric Softener" chambers. This is part of the normal operation of the washer. Liquid
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    12 Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR WASHER, continued 6. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated. See the "Cycle Selection" section in this guide for
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    and TIP-OVER HAZARD An open door could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are no small children present, you may leave the door ajar to prevent mildew and odor build up. For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed.
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    Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. To change the selection after wash action for mixed color loads. Warm/ cold or cold/cold water temperatures, all spin speeds, soil levels and options except add steam (on select models) are available with this cycle. WHITES The whites
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    Instructions is lower or the load is extra large, bacteria between loads. No bleach Washers The wash water is heated by an internal boost heater to a maximum of 152° F (67° C) as the load washer door is locked once the water temperature reaches 130° F (55° C). If the cycle is cancelled during the wash
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    tumble action to quickly wash small, lightly soiled loads in 18 minutes. All water temperatures except sanitize/cold, all spin speeds, and all soil levels except extra heavy and heavy are available with this cycle. The eco friendly and add steam (on select models) options are also available
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    water temperatures are automatically regulated to maximize detergent effectiveness and improve washing performance. The water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in some geographic areas can affect water
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    by killing 99.9% of bacteria using wash water heated with a boost heater to 152° F (67° C). Cold water is used to cool and rinse the load. This setting is only available with the deep clean sanitize cycle. HOT/COLD Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends. WARM
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    during a steam wash cycle, the door will remain locked due to higher temperature in drum. DO NOT force open - it will unlock upon cooling. • During a steam cycle you may notice steam exiting from the rear vent of the washer - this is normal and not cause for alarm. STAIN CLEAN (on select models) Use
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    step-by-step instructions on DOOR REVERSAL, refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with this washer. STATUS DISPLAY The following will also be displayed at the appropriate times during the cycle: DOOR LOCK RINSING PREWASHING DRAINING WASHING SPINNING ADDING STEAM CYCLE COMPLETE
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    Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil levels and Options are available with the following cycles: deep heavy whites colors normal casual fast delicate hand spin clean duty wash wash 9 9* 9 9 low 9 9 9 9 steam (select models) 9 9 9 9 9 9 stain clean (select models
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    Guide Stain Removal Procedures SAFE STAIN REMOVAL PROCEDURES To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: • Read and comply with all instructions the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed. • Determine the kind
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    Guide 23 Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Baby formula, dairy products, egg Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, juice, alcoholic beverages) Blood Candle wax, crayon Chocolate Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics Dye transfer on white . Wash. Pretreat stain. Wash using
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    control lock buttons for 5 seconds, or until the LCD display changes. IMPORTANT Items left in washer while performing the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that could damage the washing machine. REMOVE "LIQUID ONLY" DISPENSER CUP If installed, remove the "MAIN WASH
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    clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess. Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the door ajar when the washer is not in use. • Leave the dispenser drawer open slightly at the end of the wash day. • Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket, and door
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    problem. REMOVE "LIQUID ONLY" DISPENSER CUP CLEANING PROCEDURE - Washer Drum Ensure the wash tub is empty (or no clothes load). Open front open the detergent drawer and pour one (1) pouch of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in detergent drawer. Select SYSTEM CLEAN cycle as above and start the washer
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    vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close door. 5. Select the spin only cycle. Press start and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled. RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for cold weather storage and care
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    . • Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse. • Dry load in dryer. • Remove lint with lint brush or roller. • See Operating Your, steps 1 and 2. • Do not overload washer. • Use correct temperature and amount of detergent, water and wash time. • Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press
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    an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in your water supply system. Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in gasket • Moisture in the washer. • Use of non-HE detergent. • Overdosing detergent. • Overloading wash drum. • Leaving a wet load set in washer. • Cold water washes which may
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    . See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details. Shipping bolts and foam block have not See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing ship- been removed during installation. ping bolts and foam block. Wash load unevenly distributed in drum. Stop washer and rearrange wash load. OPERATING Washer does
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    Solutions to Common Problems 31 Avoid Service Checklist, continued OCCURRENCE WATER Water collects in folds of the bellows at the end of the cycle. Water collects in bleach and fabric softener compartments. Wash load too wet after spin. Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly. Warm or hot
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    when such appliance is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. In addition, your appliance is covered by an additional one year, parts only, limited warranty. During the 2nd year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay for parts needed for this
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Use & Care Guide
IQ-Touch™ Front-Load Washer
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Laveuse à chargement frontal IQ-Touch
MC
Guía de uso y cuidado
Lavadora de carga frontal IQ-Touch
MC
137262400 A (0907)